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With cases spiking sharply across Europe and emergency measures in place from California to Saudi Arabia, investors have sent shares tumblingWith cases spiking sharply across Europe and emergency measures in place from California to Saudi Arabia, investors have sent shares tumbling
Manchester airport’s terminal 3 seems a lot quieter than usual. It was also the home to Flybe which collapsed last week which is likely one of the reasons why.
There are posters around terminal 3 instructing people to self-isolate if they have flown in from certain parts of Italy. Terminal 3 also seems to be where most of the airport’s inward and outward Italian flights are.
I spoke to Seana Corr, 27, from the Wirral, who travels back and forth to Milan quite often due to work. Describing her flight from Milan today she said it was one of the easiest flights she ever had because there were only about five people on the flight,” and the passengers got through security and checks quickly. There did not seem to be any special checks or precautions.
“Information wise they told us to wash our hands frequently, which we should all be doing anyway, and there were signs everywhere. They gave us the standard information.”
Corr described the situation in Milan as a place where “everything has been cancelled”. She said: “There are no social gatherings anymore. It’s all closed down. The area is supposed to be in lockdown. whether they’re enforcing it or not right away is another matter. The streets are empty, people are out of work, the shops are empty because people have started stockpiling.
“Bars and restaurants are closed. There are no guards on the streets and children are playing out in the streets, however, because they are not in school.”
Seana decided to find the soonest flight she could go back to the UK because she was afraid she would become trapped in Milan. “I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get back so I went online and panic-booked. Same-day flights were very expensive.”
Seana said a lot of people think the area is like a “post-apocalyptic war zone” but said “It’s really not. It’s just quite boring because there’s nothing on. It’s not as exciting as everyone’s making out.”
“It was however the right decision to leave.”
A total of 23 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Scotland up from 18 on Sunday, as first minister Nicola Sturgeon warned of a “significant outbreak” across the UK.
Sturgeon told a press briefing on Monday afternoon that none of the Scottish patients are significantly unwell and that Scotland may be a few days behind the current in some parts of the UK. “There is an increasing inevitability that we will face a significant outbreak of coronavirus across the UK,” she explained.
She said Scotland, like the rest of the UK, is still in the “containment” phase of the outbreak. Measures to “delay” the virus’ spread, the next stage of the UK’s response to the outbreak, will be “about mitigating the impact of the outbreak of the coronavirus, not eradicating it,” Sturgeon said. “And I think it’s important to say so there is clarity, even with all these measures we are in all likelihood facing over the next number of weeks a very challenging situation.”
When asked whether Scotland’s rurality will protect it from a large outbreak, Sturgeon said: “I would expect to see an increase of cases...I would not want to assume our rurality would protect us in any way from this virus. I think we would be affected broadly in the same way as the rest of the UK.”
Dr Catherine Calderwood, Scotland’s chief medical officer, said: “I wouldn’t read anything into the small numbers at the moment being reassuring. This is what happened in England at the beginning of the outbreak.”
A maintenance worker at Disneyland Paris has tested positive for coronavirus, but the theme park remains open in line with current official guidance about public gatherings, Press Association has reported.
A spokesman said: “We have been notified that a cast member, who works backstage and does not have contact with guests, has tested positive and is receiving treatment.
“We have been in regular contact with the local health authorities and continue to implement preventive measures in line with their recommendations to help protect our guests and cast members.”
On Friday, as French health authorities reported 577 confirmed cases of the virus including nine deaths, President Emmanuel Macron said the country was likely move to the highest level of epidemic alert in the coming days.
A total of 319 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, up from 273 on Sunday, the Department of Health has said.
A total of 24,960 people have been tested with 24,641 negative results. Three patients have died after testing positive for the illness.
Our Brussels bureau chief, Daniel Boffey, reports that the EU’s heads of state and government will hold a video conference on Tuesday to discuss the implications of coronavirus.
The leaders will discuss sanitary, scientific and economic cooperation. The president of the European council, Charles Michel, tweeted: “Following consultations, I will hold a EUCO members conference call shortly on Covid-19 to coordinate EU efforts. We need to cooperate in order to protect the health of our citizens.”
Over in New York, stock market trading was briefly suspended after coronavirus fears triggered a wave of selling.Over in New York, stock market trading was briefly suspended after coronavirus fears triggered a wave of selling.
The S&P 500 index plunged by 7% at the Wall Street open, which triggered automatic circuit-breakers to let investors catch their breath.The S&P 500 index plunged by 7% at the Wall Street open, which triggered automatic circuit-breakers to let investors catch their breath.
Energy stocks and banks were particularly badly hit, as global markets suffered their worst day since the 2008 crisis.Energy stocks and banks were particularly badly hit, as global markets suffered their worst day since the 2008 crisis.
Head to our business live blog for more details.Head to our business live blog for more details.
With cases of the coronavirus jumping from 45 to 73 in less than 48 hours in Greece, health authorities have announced further precautionary measures to be enforced with immediate effect. With cases of coronavirus jumping from 45 to 73 in less than 48 hours in Greece, health authorities have announced further precautionary measures to be enforced with immediate effect.
The measures, which include a two-week ban on sporting events, came as Greece’s Olympic Committee announced that for the first time since 1984 this week’s flame lighting ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 games will be held without spectators. The ceremony, which usually takes place in front of an audience of thousands, is unlikely to be seen by more than a hundred people when it gets underway in ancient Olympia on Thursday, organisers now say. The measures, which include a two-week ban on sporting events, came as Greece’s Olympic Committee announced that for the first time since 1984 this week’s flame-lighting ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 games will be held without spectators.
The prefecture of Ileia, to which Olympia belongs in the west of Greece is one of the regions to be hardest hit by the outbreak thus far, although there were signs today of more cases in Athens with media reporting that personnel at the Israeli embassy in the capital had also tested positive for the virus. The event, which usually takes place in front of an audience of thousands, is unlikely to be seen by more than a hundred people when it gets under way in ancient Olympia on Thursday, organisers say.
A 40-year-old woman, who had visited Israel on a tour of the Holy sites, is now hospitalised in isolation in Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos, also suspected of having contracted the virus. Although an official announcement is expected later today, doctors say the case has all but been confirmed with the woman’s two children being withdrawn from school at their mother’s request. The prefecture of Ileia in the west of Greece, to which Olympia belongs, is one of the regions hardest hit by the outbreak, although there were signs today of more cases in Athens, with media reporting that personnel at the Israeli embassy had also tested positive for the virus.
The case has raised fears of an outbreak on the island currently hosting over 27,000 migrants and refugees with most housed in notoriously unhygienic conditions in Moria, it’s biggest camp. The woman, who works in a supermarket in Plomari, had by her own admission been in contact with countless people upon her return from the trip. A 40-year-old woman, who had visited Israel on a tour of the Holy sites, is in isolation in a hospital in Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos, also suspected of having contracted the virus.
A coronavirus outbreak on the island would seriously test Lesbos’ overstretched medical services. Although an official announcement is expected later today, doctors say the case has all but been confirmed and the woman’s two children have been withdrawn from school at their mother’s request.
A body representing thousands of hospital doctors has postponed its annual conference so that they can help the NHS’s efforts to tackle the virus, which could lead to services becoming overloaded. The case has raised fears of an outbreak on the island, which is hosting 27,000 migrants and refugees – with most housed in notoriously unhygienic conditions in Moria, its biggest camp.
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) announced that it was putting off its Medicine 2020 gathering from April to next January “so that doctors can concentrate on looking after patients with COVID-19 and avoid putting themselves at any increased risk from the virus. [The] move...signals the RCP’s concern to protect the NHS frontline workforce as best it can”. The woman, who works in a supermarket in Plomari, had by her own admission been in contact with countless people upon her return from the trip.
A coronavirus outbreak on the island would seriously test its overstretched medical services.
A body representing thousands of hospital doctors has postponed its annual conference so they can help the NHS’s efforts to tackle the virus, amid fears that services could become overwhelmed.
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) announced it was putting off its Medicine 2020 gathering from April to next January “so that doctors can concentrate on looking after patients with Covid-19 and avoid putting themselves at any increased risk from the virus. [The] move … signals the RCP’s concern to protect the NHS frontline workforce as best it can”.
About 1,000 health professionals were due to attend the event at the ICC in Birmingham city centre. The college represents about 28,000 hospital doctors in England, though has some members elsewhere too.About 1,000 health professionals were due to attend the event at the ICC in Birmingham city centre. The college represents about 28,000 hospital doctors in England, though has some members elsewhere too.
Professor Andrew Goddard, the RCP’s president, said: Prof Andrew Goddard, the RCP’s president, said:
It is the latest medical body to postpone a planned large gathering. Last week the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, which represents A&E doctors across the UK, cancelled its spring CPD conference. The RCP is the latest medical body to postpone a large gathering. Last week the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, which represents A&E doctors across the UK, cancelled its spring CPD conference.
Here is a summary of today’s lobby briefing, as reported by our political correspondents Andrew Sparrow and Rowena Mason. It was not a full briefing on Cobra as the meeting was ongoing, but here are the latest updates.Here is a summary of today’s lobby briefing, as reported by our political correspondents Andrew Sparrow and Rowena Mason. It was not a full briefing on Cobra as the meeting was ongoing, but here are the latest updates.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: The prime minister’s spokesman said:
The UK is still in the contain phase, but it is accepted that the disease will spread at speed – the outbreak will be “significant”. The UK is still in the contain phase, but it is accepted that the disease will spread at speed – and the outbreak will be “significant”.
Any steps to delay the disease have to be introduced at the optimum time. The Cobra meeting this morning discussed what possible measures could be brought in when it worsens. Any steps to delay the disease have to be introduced at the optimum time. The Cobra meeting this morning discussed what measures could be brought in when it worsens.
The government will be led by the evidence and scientific advice. If there is further advice, it will be issued. At the moment the advice is for people to wash their hands thoroughly. The government will be led by the evidence and scientific advice. If there is further guidance, it will be issued. At the moment the advice is for people to wash their hands thoroughly.
Elderly people who are worried and already staying at home don’t need to – the general advice applies to carry on business as usual and wash hands. Elderly people who are worried and already staying at home do not need to – the general advice applies to carry on business as usual and wash hands.
The government has been issuing advice to people returning from specific areas. Temperature checks on arrival are not effective and the government has an evidence-based, clinical approach to this. The government has been issuing guidance to people returning from specific areas. Temperature checks on arrival are not effective and the government has an evidence-based clinical approach to this.
The number of cases in the UK is increasing, we have had the first fatalities and it is clear that transmission is taking place in-country, not just from travellers. The number of cases in the UK is increasing, there have been the first fatalities and it is clear that transmission is taking place in-country, not just from travellers.
There are no plans to stop flights to the UK from quarantined areas of Italy.There are no plans to stop flights to the UK from quarantined areas of Italy.
The environment department will be speaking to supermarket companies about what measures can be taken to ensure supplies to shops. DEFRA will look at help for vulnerable and isolated groups at 4pm today but it is understood it will look closely at lifting restrictions on times when vans can deliver to homes. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be speaking to supermarkets about what measures can be taken to ensure supplies to shops. Defra will look at help for vulnerable and isolated groups at 4pm today but it is understood it will look closely at lifting restrictions on times when vans can deliver to homes.
The Bank of England has said it will take all steps necessary to protect the economy.The Bank of England has said it will take all steps necessary to protect the economy.
DCMS held a meeting with a range of sporting bodies this morning – sporting events are not being cancelled at this point. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport held a meeting with a range of sporting bodies this morning – events are not being cancelled at this point.
The PM has said there is no need for panic buying. The prime minister has said there is no need for panic buying.
Whether local elections will be delayed is a matter for the Electoral Commission to advise on.Whether local elections will be delayed is a matter for the Electoral Commission to advise on.
The Foreign Office continues to work with the US authorities on what can be done to bring home the 142 Britons on the Grand Princess cruise ship. The Foreign Office continues to work with US authorities on what can be done to bring home the 142 Britons on the Grand Princess cruise ship.
A SAGE meeting is expected tomorrow along with a further Cobra meeting on Wednesday. A Sage meeting is expected tomorrow, along with a further Cobra meeting on Wednesday.
You can follow all of Andy’s terrific political coverage over on our politics live blog here. You can follow Andy’s coverage on our politics live blog, here.
As the number of coronavirus cases in Italy soars, Italians seem to be following the official instructions to keep at least one metre apart in public spaces. So reports the Wall Street Journal’s Milan correspondent:As the number of coronavirus cases in Italy soars, Italians seem to be following the official instructions to keep at least one metre apart in public spaces. So reports the Wall Street Journal’s Milan correspondent:
More details have been released about the six inmates who died while protesting against virus containment measures at a northern Italian prison.More details have been released about the six inmates who died while protesting against virus containment measures at a northern Italian prison.
The deaths occurred after prisoners broke into the infirmary and took overdoses, Associated Press reports. The protest in Modena was among the first of more than two dozen riots at Italy’s overcrowded prisons.The deaths occurred after prisoners broke into the infirmary and took overdoses, Associated Press reports. The protest in Modena was among the first of more than two dozen riots at Italy’s overcrowded prisons.
Human rights advocates have been warning that increasing tensions over coronavirus were hitting inmates particularly hard, especially after restrictions were imposed on family visits to prevent transmissions.Human rights advocates have been warning that increasing tensions over coronavirus were hitting inmates particularly hard, especially after restrictions were imposed on family visits to prevent transmissions.
On Monday, inmates climbed on to the roof of the San Vittore prison in Milan and held up a painted sheet reading Indulto, Italian for “pardon”.On Monday, inmates climbed on to the roof of the San Vittore prison in Milan and held up a painted sheet reading Indulto, Italian for “pardon”.
The secretary general of the penitentiary police union accused the government of abandoning the prison system, refusing to provide sufficient measures to prevent the spread of the virus and leaving guards on their own to deal with prisoners who could now only speak to relatives via phone or Skype.The secretary general of the penitentiary police union accused the government of abandoning the prison system, refusing to provide sufficient measures to prevent the spread of the virus and leaving guards on their own to deal with prisoners who could now only speak to relatives via phone or Skype.
He said there were more than two dozen prisons where protests were under way, including in Foggia where some inmates had escaped.He said there were more than two dozen prisons where protests were under way, including in Foggia where some inmates had escaped.
Italy’s overburdened court system has ground to a near halt because of virus containment measures. This has heightened tensions among prisoners, many of whom are already enduring long delays in justice.Italy’s overburdened court system has ground to a near halt because of virus containment measures. This has heightened tensions among prisoners, many of whom are already enduring long delays in justice.
The Guardian has produced an interactive photo gallery that shows tourist sites in Asia before and after the coronavirus crisis.The Guardian has produced an interactive photo gallery that shows tourist sites in Asia before and after the coronavirus crisis.
The World Tourism Organization has said the number of international arrivals is expected to drop sharply this year, reversing a previous forecast of a substantial increase. Arrivals are now projected to fall by 1-3%, instead of the previous estimate of 3-4% growth, with losses of $30-$50bn (£23bn-£38bn) in international tourism receipts anticipated.The World Tourism Organization has said the number of international arrivals is expected to drop sharply this year, reversing a previous forecast of a substantial increase. Arrivals are now projected to fall by 1-3%, instead of the previous estimate of 3-4% growth, with losses of $30-$50bn (£23bn-£38bn) in international tourism receipts anticipated.
A member of staff at Transport for London has tested positive for coronavirus. A spokeswoman said:A member of staff at Transport for London has tested positive for coronavirus. A spokeswoman said:
The party leaders of the European parliament are to hold an emergency meeting this afternoon on whether to cancel this week’s session in light of the growing incidents of coronavirus infection in Brussels, reports the Guardian’s Daniel Boffey. There were 39 new recorded cases of infection confirmed in Belgium on Monday, including a handful of cases among staff working within the EU’s institutions.The party leaders of the European parliament are to hold an emergency meeting this afternoon on whether to cancel this week’s session in light of the growing incidents of coronavirus infection in Brussels, reports the Guardian’s Daniel Boffey. There were 39 new recorded cases of infection confirmed in Belgium on Monday, including a handful of cases among staff working within the EU’s institutions.
The tour guides association in Luxor, southern Egypt, has told its members that trips have been cancelled for the day, including big archeological sites, hot air balloon rides and a film festival.The tour guides association in Luxor, southern Egypt, has told its members that trips have been cancelled for the day, including big archeological sites, hot air balloon rides and a film festival.
According to one guide, who spoke to the journalist Ruth Michaelson, the lockdown is being enforced by local police, with tourists shut in their cabins on cruise ships or inside hotel rooms. “The tourists are OK, they’re happy to be checked,” said the guide, who could not be named as they were not permitted to talk to the media.According to one guide, who spoke to the journalist Ruth Michaelson, the lockdown is being enforced by local police, with tourists shut in their cabins on cruise ships or inside hotel rooms. “The tourists are OK, they’re happy to be checked,” said the guide, who could not be named as they were not permitted to talk to the media.
Officials from Egypt’s health ministry are travelling to Luxor today to screen tourists for Covid-19 amid indications of a large outbreak. The city welcomed extra visitors this week for the film festival, which suspended some events due to the outbreak.Officials from Egypt’s health ministry are travelling to Luxor today to screen tourists for Covid-19 amid indications of a large outbreak. The city welcomed extra visitors this week for the film festival, which suspended some events due to the outbreak.
The health ministry said overnight that 55 people were now infected with Covid-19 nationwide. Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country, reported its first death from the virus on Monday, a German tourist who was infected in Luxor and died in the resort town of Hurghada.The health ministry said overnight that 55 people were now infected with Covid-19 nationwide. Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country, reported its first death from the virus on Monday, a German tourist who was infected in Luxor and died in the resort town of Hurghada.
Egypt’s Ministry of Health said the tourist was transported from Luxor to Hurghada on Friday and died on Sunday in hospital. The tourist declined to be quarantined.Egypt’s Ministry of Health said the tourist was transported from Luxor to Hurghada on Friday and died on Sunday in hospital. The tourist declined to be quarantined.
A tally of officially reported cases indicates the German man was not included in the previous toll of those infected, despite official insistence that Egypt is being “transparent” on this issue.A tally of officially reported cases indicates the German man was not included in the previous toll of those infected, despite official insistence that Egypt is being “transparent” on this issue.
Officials have tried to project an image of business as usual, sending the minister of tourism to inspect cruise ships after 45 passengers aboard one in Luxor tested positive for the virus.Officials have tried to project an image of business as usual, sending the minister of tourism to inspect cruise ships after 45 passengers aboard one in Luxor tested positive for the virus.
But the number of visitors developing symptoms after leaving the country in recent weeks has risen sharply. At least 25 foreign nationals have reported signs of the virus since returning home. This includes a Taiwanese national, reported to be the source of the outbreak on the Asara cruise ship in Luxor, who had symptoms after returning home in late February.But the number of visitors developing symptoms after leaving the country in recent weeks has risen sharply. At least 25 foreign nationals have reported signs of the virus since returning home. This includes a Taiwanese national, reported to be the source of the outbreak on the Asara cruise ship in Luxor, who had symptoms after returning home in late February.
Workers on the vessel contracted Covid-19 but remained on board to welcome new passengers last week, increasing the spread. Several cruise ship staff in the city have reportedly quitbecause of rising concern over the spread of the virus.Workers on the vessel contracted Covid-19 but remained on board to welcome new passengers last week, increasing the spread. Several cruise ship staff in the city have reportedly quitbecause of rising concern over the spread of the virus.
The first case of Covid-19 has been confirmed on Lesbos, prompting concerns it could spread to refugee camps, reports the journalist Katy Fallon from the island.The first case of Covid-19 has been confirmed on Lesbos, prompting concerns it could spread to refugee camps, reports the journalist Katy Fallon from the island.
This morning, a hospital in Mytilene said the woman, who was admitted on Sunday morning, had been diagnosed with the virus. She had reportedly experienced flu-like symptoms in recent days and, according to local news reports, had returned to the area about a month ago after a trip to Israel.This morning, a hospital in Mytilene said the woman, who was admitted on Sunday morning, had been diagnosed with the virus. She had reportedly experienced flu-like symptoms in recent days and, according to local news reports, had returned to the area about a month ago after a trip to Israel.
There are concerns about the extent to which coronavirus will have spread, because the woman, as yet unnamed, worked in a supermarket in the town of Plomari, about 14 miles away from Mytilene, the capital.There are concerns about the extent to which coronavirus will have spread, because the woman, as yet unnamed, worked in a supermarket in the town of Plomari, about 14 miles away from Mytilene, the capital.
The management of Covid-19 has been low on people’s priorities on Lesbos, particularly in the humanitarian community, which has been focusing on staff securityafter attacks on aid workers, journalists and refugees in the past week.The management of Covid-19 has been low on people’s priorities on Lesbos, particularly in the humanitarian community, which has been focusing on staff securityafter attacks on aid workers, journalists and refugees in the past week.
Given the recent unrest, the Moria refugee camp, a 15-minute drive from Mytilene, which has a population approaching 20,000, was calm this morning before the official announcement. However, camp residents, often with little else to occupy themselves, have been talking about the virus for weeks.Given the recent unrest, the Moria refugee camp, a 15-minute drive from Mytilene, which has a population approaching 20,000, was calm this morning before the official announcement. However, camp residents, often with little else to occupy themselves, have been talking about the virus for weeks.
Nearly everyone in Moria has some kind of health complaint, and most believe the poor living conditions have made them sick.Nearly everyone in Moria has some kind of health complaint, and most believe the poor living conditions have made them sick.
Muhamad Abud, 50, originally a farmer from the outskirts of Idib province in Syria, sat smoking a cigarette at the top of the olive grove, an unofficial overspill site next to the main camp walls. He arrived with his wife four months ago. She has diabetes and her health has deteriorated drastically since she arrived, he says.Muhamad Abud, 50, originally a farmer from the outskirts of Idib province in Syria, sat smoking a cigarette at the top of the olive grove, an unofficial overspill site next to the main camp walls. He arrived with his wife four months ago. She has diabetes and her health has deteriorated drastically since she arrived, he says.
“She’s lost her sight a lot since being here and she coughs a lot from the dust. In Syria we had a good situation: the health services were really good, but they collapsed after the war. We came here thinking the health situation would be better but it’s worse,” Abud said.“She’s lost her sight a lot since being here and she coughs a lot from the dust. In Syria we had a good situation: the health services were really good, but they collapsed after the war. We came here thinking the health situation would be better but it’s worse,” Abud said.
As a young boy from the camp walked along one of the dusty pathways, he sneezed. “Hey, he’s got corona,” his friend joked.As a young boy from the camp walked along one of the dusty pathways, he sneezed. “Hey, he’s got corona,” his friend joked.
An announcement by the island’s authorities is expected this afternoon, which should detail how the virus will be treated and contained.An announcement by the island’s authorities is expected this afternoon, which should detail how the virus will be treated and contained.
The Irish Times is reporting that the France-Ireland rugby match, which was scheduled to conclude the Six Nations tournament in the Stade de France next Saturday, will be postponed.The Irish Times is reporting that the France-Ireland rugby match, which was scheduled to conclude the Six Nations tournament in the Stade de France next Saturday, will be postponed.
Six prisoners have died in Modena, Italy, after a riot erupted when inmates were informed that the new emergency decree includes restrictions on face-to-face visits with relatives.Six prisoners have died in Modena, Italy, after a riot erupted when inmates were informed that the new emergency decree includes restrictions on face-to-face visits with relatives.
Lorenzo Tondo, the Guardian’s southern Italy correspondent, reports that similar clashes also broke out in prisons in Salerno, Naples, Alessandria, Vercelli, Bari, Palermo, Foggia and Frosinone. Prisoners in several facilities set fire to mattresses, and two guards were held hostage briefly in Pavia.Lorenzo Tondo, the Guardian’s southern Italy correspondent, reports that similar clashes also broke out in prisons in Salerno, Naples, Alessandria, Vercelli, Bari, Palermo, Foggia and Frosinone. Prisoners in several facilities set fire to mattresses, and two guards were held hostage briefly in Pavia.
An investigation has been launched into the causes of the inmates’ deaths.An investigation has been launched into the causes of the inmates’ deaths.
Iranian state television has confirmed 595 new coronavirus cases in the past day including 43 deaths. The new totals are now: 7,161 total infections and 237 deaths, with 2,394 confirmed recoveries.Iranian state television has confirmed 595 new coronavirus cases in the past day including 43 deaths. The new totals are now: 7,161 total infections and 237 deaths, with 2,394 confirmed recoveries.